Linda Johnson

1947 - 2018

Linda Kay Johnson, 71, of Flatwoods, KY., passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Ashland, KY., March 20, 1947 a daughter of the late John and Mable Sally Evans.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by five brothers Garland, Bill, Jim, Ottis and Johnny ; one sister Bonnie and one Grandson Tyler.

Surviving are her husband for 43 years Walter Johnson, two daughters Dr. Andrea (Reuben) Rice of Fort Worth, TX., and Sherry (Rev. John) Lear of Elizabethtown, KY; four sons Brent (Anglea) Fryer of Grayson, KY., Mark Johnson of Elizabethtown, KY., David Johnson of Summerset, KY., William (Ladarius) Mitchell- Johnson of Houston, TX; eight grandchildren Kyle Rinne, Justin Fryer, Issac  Johnson, Sarah  Johnson, Hailey Lear, Chase Lear, Joey Rice, Alex Rice and a very true Friend Sandy Knipp.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the First Pentecostal Church in Flatwoods, KY., 1110 Bellefonte Road., with Pastor Shane Cox and Rev. John Lear officiating.

Burial followed at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, KY.

Carman funeral Home in Flatwoods, KY was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences can be left for the family and friends at www.carmanfuneral.com

James Walker

1940 - 201

James Earl Walker, 77, of Wurtland passed away June 15, 2018 in the Community Hospice Care Center.

Mr. Walker was born in Willard, July 3, 1940, to the late James Evert and Minnie Walker.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two grandsons, James D. Walker and Daniel E. Campbell; brother Troy Walker.

James was a member of the New Mt. Olive Church and loved attending and giving his praises to God. He was a proud Veteran of the United State Navy where he served aboard the USS Saratoga and the USS Constellation; also he was a member of the Boy Scouts of America for 37 years. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and woodworking.

Surviving is his loving wife of 58 years, Ethel Walker; one daughter, Dianna (Ricky) Daniels; one son, James (Cora) Walker; three grandchildren, Dustin R. Walker, Michael D. Smith and Tashawna Green; one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson on the way, along with several step grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, George Walker; three sisters, Dorothy Cancertza, Patricia Hillbert and Suzanna Walker.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 18, 2018 at the Friendship Church in Flatwoods. Burial will follow in the old Friendship Church Cemetery.

Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods entrusted with arrangements.

Hazel Dennis

1941 - 2018

Hazel Jewell Dennis, 76, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Flint Ridge nursing home.

She was born July 31, 1941 in South Shore, KY to the late Raymond and Ethel Wright Diller.

Hazel was a member of Zanesville First Church of God. Over the years while serving in the Church she sang solo, sang in the choir, led praise and worship services, actively led youth ministries, and was the former president of both local and state chapters of WCG (Women of the Church of God).

She is survived by four sons: Rick (Lanette) Dennis, Ron (Leisa) Dennis, Randy (Elaine) Dennis and Russ (Missy) Dennis; two brothers: Mike (Rebecca) Diller and Roland (Kathy) Diller; a sister in law Sue Diller; twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Jerry Diller and a sister Nadine Wilson.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 18, 2018 at Zanesville First Church of God, 1930 Newark Road, Zanesville, Oh 43701 with Pastor Karl Hartman and Pastor Dan McLauglin officiating.

On Tuesday, June 19 visitation will be from 1-2 pm at WRIGHT’S FUNERAL HOME, 1017 MAIN STREET GREENUP, KENTUCKY. Burial will take place in Mt. Zion Cemetery in South Shore, Kentucky.

Billie Branham

1951 – 2018

Billie Jo Branham, 67 of Ashland, passed away after a lengthy battle with breast cancer on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her girls and loving family. 

She was born on March 26, 1951 to the late William Manford and Elva Bea Tackett Branham. 

She leaves behind her five daughters, Tara Lee Howell of Flatwoods, Tippi Lee Thompson (C.L.), Briana Lyn Fultz (Brent) both of Catlettsburg, Brietta Lyn Lusby of Ashland and Ashley LaRae Bradley (J.P.) ofLebanon, OH; one brother Martin L. Branham of Cameron, Wisconsin; one sister Teresa Sword (Jim) of Ashland; 13 grandchildren, Harper Howell, Hannah Howell, Cydney Thompson, Cole Thompson, Taylor Fultz, Trevor Fultz (Hannah), Cassandra Fultz, Jacob Lusby, Joshua Lusby, Joseph Lusby, Lucas Bradley-Branham, Emily Bradley, and Grace Bradley; along with a host of extended family and friends. 

After graduating from Boyd County High School in 1969, she and a couple girlfriends went to Washington, DC to work for the FBI. When she returned home, she started a family and enjoyed working from home as a seamstress. 

Later, she pursued a career as a bookkeeper and finally retired from the Boyd County Courthouse. Ms. Branham attended Plaza Nazarene Church and was a past Sunday School Superintendent. As a member of the Ashland Elks BPOE #350, she volunteered her time serving the community and those in need. 

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 6:30 pm, in the Chapel at First Baptist Church of Russell, with Rev. Rob Hale officiating. Friends may call at 5:30 pm. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either: The Diabolical Boob Posse, 1501 Fox Drive, Catlettsburg, KY 41129 or to Caniff Funeral Home, 528 Wheatley Road, Ashland, KY, 41101 to help offset funeral costs. 

The Diabolical Boob Posse is a non-profit organization founded by Tippi Thompson, daughter who is also a breast cancer survivor.

As a small blessing, the foundation raises money to provide gift cards for food and gas to other breast cancer survivors and fighters. 

Online condolences may be left for the family at: Canifffuneralhome.com

Clifford Klaiber

1940 - 2018

Clifford “Allen” Klaiber Jr., 77, of Ashland, died Friday, June 15, 2018 at the Hospice Care Center.

He was born September 15, 1940 in Ashland, the son of the late Clifford Sr. and Oreita Callahan Klaiber.

He was retired from AK Steel, a member of the First Baptist Church of Russell and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Cyndy Sweeney Klaiber; two daughters, Shannon Keeran and Beth Osborn of Ashland; one son Jeff Klaiber of Mechanicsville, VA; two brothers, Jerry Klaiber of Ashland and David Klaiber of Bonita Springs, FL; one step daughter, Steffany Patterson of Flatwoods; one step son, Nik Seagraves of Letart, WV; eight grandchildren, Justin, Brady, Grace, Lydia, Lila, Joel, Sophie and Quinn.

Memorial services were conducted Monday, June 18, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Russell by Pastor Ken Gowin.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to your favorite charity. 

Randy Carr

1958-2018

Randy Carr, 60, of Louisville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at his home. Mr. Carr was born June 6, 1958 in Ironton, OH. He is the son of the late Paul and Hazel Evans Carr.

Mr. Carr graduated from Raceland High School in 1976 and went on to become a proud U.S. Marine. He spent his time working on the Shuttle Program and Ground Missile Defense for Boeing. His favorite pass time activities were hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Carr is survived by his loving wife Denise Carr of Louisville; one son, Chris (Monique) Carr of CA; one daughter, Brittany (John) Nelson of CA; one step-daughter, Brooke Brown; two brothers, John (Betty Ann) Carr of NC and Ronnie (Maggie) Carr of Flatwoods; six grandchildren, Christopher, Alyssa, Taylor, Aubry, Landon and Maddox.

A Graveside service was held Monday, June 18, 2018 at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens with Rev. Tom Stephens officiating and military rites by the Kenova Legion.

Jean Wheeler

1946 - 2018

Jean Elaine “Ganny” Stephenson Wheeler, 71, of Wurtland, Kentucky went to be with the Lord Friday, June 15, 2018 peacefully in her sleep at her home.

Jean was born December 22, 1946 in Greenup, Kentucky a daughter of the late Charles and Pearl Arnett Stephenson. She was a retired book keeper and clerk from the former Canteen Corporation in Ashland, Kentucky.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Melvin Knipp; her second Husband Roy L. “Pap” Wheeler; and one brother David Stephenson. She is survived by one daughter Tina and Glen Everman of Grayson, Kentucky; one brother Charles “Tim” Stephenson of Greenup, Kentucky; three sisters Marsha and Bill Hammond of Tracy, California, Cheryl Smith of Wurtland, Kentucky, and Melissa Adkins of Wurtland, Kentucky; two grandchildren Amber (Matt) Enix and Derrek Everman; and two great-grandchildren Parker Enix and Ladybug; a special niece Myriah and Wade Madden of Vanceburg, Kentucky; three nieces Carissa (Jonathan) Kougias and their three children of Texas, Alison Hammond, and Erin (Aaron) Bates of California; one nephew Matthew Hammond of California; several step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup by Bro. Danny Brown. 

Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland. Visitation will be Monday from 6:00 – 8:00 and one hour before the service on Tuesday. Condolences may be made at rlrfuneralhome.com